Also being used to help horses...

http://www.steinbeckequine.com/news.shtml

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Good going girlfriend! As I had stated in my introduction , there are many EQUINE websites available to sing the praises of IRAP Therapy.

 

My boxer had the irap done by our equine vet. Double thumbs up.

 

OH YAY! What joint/tissue did he inject? If you don't mind my asking?

 

how expensive is it?

 

Is IRAP therapy out of reach for people on limited income? Is it a one-time thing?

 

Maggie Rose Lee, That's an incredible equine hospital you linked to. My daughter's an animal science under grad, and I forwarded it to her just now.

 

Originally Posted By: Camerafodderhow expensive is it?

I was wondering that too!

I haven't ever calculated the cost of the Adequan over 2 years because there were times a friend gave me some to use but would be interested to see that.

There is also the fairly new VetStem stuff http://www.vet-stem.com/ but this sounds interesting and long lasting too. Used in humans, too?

I swear, if you give it to a horse, I will try it!

 

Hey everyone! I just got back online, (my deer chihuahua was sleeping in!). I'm so excited about all the responses. Please refer to this link and we can talk further. GOOGLE: OSSEUS ENTERPRISES.com.

Believe it or not, this came from Europe as they use it on people successfully there for the last 15years on hips, knees, and spine's.
It came here 8years ago for the EQUINE's as I spoke of before.

If you have any trouble with the link, please PM me and we'll get together.
Sherry M.

 

No Patty, its not out of reach, it is moderately priced and long lasting that we've found in our studies. How old is your dog? We've treated dogs at 2- 13yrs with 100% success. Which joint(s) are affected?
You can get further information by following this link: GOOGLE: Osseus Enterprises.com.

Sherry M.

 

moribelle can you post the actual links? ive tried both that you posted.

 

Hey there HANDSOME ! OOPS, I'm talking to your dog you know.

Just google it: http://www.google.com, below where it offers a google address bar, put in : Osseus Enterprises.

That will bring you to: Veterinary Medicine, click on that. It says: Sherry McGarity,...... Osseus Enterprises...,

-- or since you're having such a problem, I apologize. If I may offer you more through a PM, or you could e-mail me directly at: avalonfarms@q.com.

So is your pup a boy or girl?

 

Hi Sherry, thank you so much for the info! Actually, my Grimm, aka "SnugglePig," is only 18 months and has no orthopedic issues, but my last GSD lived until age 15, and I am just so aware of how tough arthritis can be for older dogs. I am relieved to hear it isn't wildly expensive! Also, happy to hear it was used in Europe.. I am now living permanently in Germany, and who knows.. may need to find a find supplying this therapy someday. Thank you again Sherry for the information.

 

okay, i misunderstood. i did google osseus enterprises and i found the page you mentioned, i just thought it was going to link me to an actual website with info specifically on canine irap and how to locate vets who practice it.

but thanks for the heads up, i'll do a bit more research and talk to a couple of vets about it.

btw, my pups a boy

i think you're the first person who's (w/o knowing his name) to look at his picture and not assume he was girl! i'll tell him, he'll be thrilled.

 

You will find PLENTY of websites on IRAP Therapy
for equine's, but none about a CANINE application except ours. Just being honest. The reason for that is we have completed 2.5yrs of studies with 100% success rate.
**Just so you won't be surprised when you ask the vets and they look at you like you have 3 heads!
I wish you only the best, and if I can be of further help., please do not hesitate to contact.

I will tell you, VET STEM is at the UC Davis area, and are advertising their stem cell therapy. Just FYI, stem cell therapy and IRAP therapy are worlds apart.

 

Hey there Patty! Good God girlie, Your shepherd is the most beautiful one I've seen since my Pan and Moribelle. Is he a silver sable?

I wanted to clear up something. The IRAP is offered for PEOPLE over there, not canine's. BUT, maybe in 5 or 10yrs it will be there for the pups too.

By the way, how do I put their pictures up?

Sherry

 

Hey Patty, is Grimm intact? The reason I ask is he's so magnificent and my breeder has been trying to get another silver sable for me for 14yrs, ever since I bought my Pan from her, he's been irreplaceable.
I know Grimm is more sable, but if she were to breed him to a white shepherd she has, it just might work.

We are going to try in June with the couple she has now, but this is the last straw for me. My soul aches for him, and my baby chi misses him as well.

Is this something we could discuss?
sherry

 

Originally Posted By: valleydogMaggie Rose Lee, That's an incredible equine hospital you linked to. My daughter's an animal science under grad, and I forwarded it to her just now.

It's what I do!!!!

 

Have the studies been published, either in a journal or on the web? We are very nerdy on here and like to read those types of things.

What is the success rate based on? I noticed it says in conjunction with NSAIDs, hyaluronic acid (tricky spelling on that one), steroids and surgical intervention but then it says that patients are able to function without additional medication. Can you explain that more clearly?

And as for the silver sable...watch the rescue boards on here, we've been getting lots of sables lately and they're usually young.

 

Dear Ruth, that will be an easy one because my sister and great aunt are named Ruth.

Firstly, it sounds as though you've gone to the link : google: Osseus Enterprises, then Veterinary Medicine, and read the write up we have there. Is that correct? (and by the way, I'm a nerd too, so we'll have alot to talk about, especially since I'm a nurse by profession and enjoy explaining things in detail to folks.)
So have you done that yet?
Sherry

 

and yes, Ruth, I have lots of info. to share, but I want to be careful not to appear solicitous concerning my company. The moderators have been very kind to let me introduce this treatment, and I wish to remain in good standing because I also love the German Shepherd folks.
Perhaps we should discuss things over the phone or by personal e-mail. The phone number is listed on the link I gave you.

Oh yeah, concerning the sables, they are MAGNIFICENT aren't they? I can't wait to show everyone my guys if I can ever figure out how to get them on here!
Nite nite for now!
Sherry

 

I second what Ruth said-- watch the rescue sections here. They get lots and lots of beautiful sables! The dog you get would not be exactly like your old dog, but, would give you so much love. My next dog will probably be a rescue, too!

And thanks for the compliments on Grimm.

You are right-- the sables are beautiful!

 

I found what she is referring to, I believe. However, it really gives you no more info. I was interested in reading more "research info" on this...

Anyway..You had to do a search by: Osseus Enterprises, LLC..Then it pulls up what she is referring to. It pays to have lived on the net this long..

LINK

Jen

 

Originally Posted By: kallieI found what she is referring to, I believe. However, it really gives you no more info. I was interested in reading more "research info" on this...

Anyway..You had to do a search by: Osseus Enterprises, LLC..Then it pulls up what she is referring to. It pays to have lived on the net this long..

LINK

Jen

ya, i was able to figure it out, the ".com" is what was confusing me... i'm not sure if i'm still unclear, but it seems that the procedure is only avail (for canines) thru that company, and in colorado. is that how you understood it?

 

The link posted is simply a sort of press release as far as I can tell. If you can post a link to the research I think we would be all interested in reading it.

Thanks!